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Teaching Fireworks: Why Zest Simmons Loves Teaching #LoveTeaching

The CoolCatTeacher

Zest Simmons on episode 626 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Zest Simmons is an award-winning AP English recognized for how she helps diverse students achieve excellence. In this episode, she tells her story for #LoveTeaching week.

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship

The CoolCatTeacher

A youth advocate with more than 20 years’ writing and speaking about youth and digital media, Anne has served on three national task forces on Internet safety, including the Obama administration’s 2009 Online Safety & Technology Working Group, which she co-chaired. She blogs at NetFamilyNews.org. ”

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Do Tech Companies Need To Step Up Their Accessibility Game?

The Innovative Educator

Twitter You must take ten steps too many on Twitter to use alt text. Their site says: When you Tweet photos using the Twitter app for iOS or Android, or on twitter.com, you have the option to compose a description of the images so the content is accessible to people who are visually impaired. Facebook Facebook is a bit better.

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7 Mindsets Launches App Focused on Mindsets Learning and Well-being for Educators, Students and Families

eSchool News

The company is committed to its mission of driving greater success, happiness, overall well-being and improving school climate and culture. The app, the first of its kind for the company, will provide a comprehensive introduction to the 7 Mindsets for those looking to improve and enhance their personal well-being.

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September 11th, 20 Years Later. Never Forget. Take a moment. Do a good deed

Educational Technology Guy

I'm also very proud that my company, CDW , is a sponsor of 911day and supports the military, first responders, and all affected by 9/11. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Never forget what we are capable of doing together. United We Stood, United We Stand Today is a day Americans will never forget. link] [link] [link] [link].

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. Whether you're new to AI or a seasoned AI-enthusiast, you'll gain invaluable insights into one of the companies on the forefront of AI in education. Thank you for listening.

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PresenceLearning and Highlights Partner To Support Children With Special Needs

eSchool News

Since its founding in 2009, the company has delivered more than 3.5 As the company continues to expand its curated content library, PresenceLearning relies on feedback from this vital source of ideas and information. million teletherapy sessions to schools and districts across the U.S. About PresenceLearning. About Highlights.